Kenshi: Remastered

Kenshi: Remastered

Almost entirely the work of a solo developer, Kenshi: Remastered is an overhaul and upgrade to Kenshi’s aging rendering system. Almost every shader – from foliage to lighting to particle effects – is optimised and rewritten to provide the best experience possible.

Overall, the game – looks – and – performs – better. It’s as simple as that.

Kenshi: Remastered is currently in closed beta (v. 0.71b) with the release date TBA.

Key Features

Average performance gain of 30–45% FPS
Improved ambient lighting
Improved particle lighting
Improved weather effects
Improved water rendering
Improved distance rendering
Integrated togglable SSAO
ACES tonemapping and new post-processing effects
RTWSM shadows render 2x Faster
New PBR Rendering Engine
Expanded material support for modders

Compatibility

Kenshi: Remastered is compatible with Vanilla out of the gate. Kindrad – the author – is working on customizability for Overhauls and other modpacks. With version 1.0, Kenshi: Remastered will be integrated into all of the Overhauls on this site.

For each, the respective mod authors will tweak and optimise shader settings further. For instance, Lost in the Ashes will include a custom set of PBR Channels to improve on the gear visuals even further.

See For Yourself

Don’t take our word for it. Check out the images below, instead.
You can compare Vanilla with Kenshi: Remastered by dragging the sliders.

Vanilla (left) vs. Kenshi: Remastered (right)

Vanilla (left) vs. Kenshi: Remastered (right)

Vanilla (left) vs. Kenshi: Remastered (right)

Vanilla (left) vs. Kenshi: Remastered (right)

Vanilla (left) vs. Kenshi: Remastered (right)

Vanilla (left) vs. Kenshi: Remastered (right)

Roadmap

Uh, idk. It’s done when it’s done.
Currently in alpha for closed testing, beta should be available in early 2023.
Full release shortly after beta.

Kindrad